ATC Pirbright Soldier Academy BYOD Teams Meeting Conference Room Case Study
Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright is about 30 miles west of London, close to the towns of Aldershot and Guildford. ATC Pirbright delivers the 13-week training course known as the Common Military Syllabus Future Soldier (CMS FS). This course is designed to develop essential military skills, foster mental and physical resilience, and instil the Army’s core values and standards.
Requirement
The Soldier Academy required a modern conference room setup that would:
- Support seamless Microsoft Teams meetings.
- Allow both staff and subcontractors to connect their own devices (BYOD).
- Eliminate setup delays when starting meetings or presentations.
- Provide clear audio-visual quality for up to 20 participants.
Solution
Akhter deployed a complete conference room solution tailored to the Academy’s needs. The installation included:
- Display: 1 × 85” Akhter Silicon View Interactive Touchscreen.
- Large-format interactive display for clear visuals and collaboration.
- Full specifications available here for the 85” Silicon View Interactive Touchscreen.
- Video/Audio Conferencing: 1 × Poly Studio Bar.
- Mounted above the screen for high-quality sound pickup and video clarity.
- Provides a professional Teams experience with minimal setup.
- Connectivity:
- Modnet Type-C Docking Station (mounted under the desk).
- Direct connection to the interactive screen with touch USB.
- Linked to the Poly Studio over a 10m distance.
- Allows users to run Teams meetings or presentations directly from their Modnet laptops.
- Allows to deliver live, interactive PowerPoint presentations directly within Microsoft Teams.
- BYOD Wireless Presentation System.
- Enables subcontractors and external users to connect instantly.
- No cables required, ensuring quick transitions and zero delays.
Result
The new setup has transformed the conference room into a highly efficient, user-friendly collaboration space:
- Fast, frictionless meetings: Staff and visitors can start Teams sessions instantly.
- Flexible connectivity: Both wired and wireless options cover all user scenarios.
- Optimized for group participation: Supports 20-seat capacity without compromising on audio-visual performance.
- Future-proof and compatible: All devices integrate seamlessly with the Academy’s existing IT infrastructure.